TEMPLEMORE-THURLES DISTRICT
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Located in the eastern part of County Tipperary, the Templemore-Thurles Municipal District has three towns within its precinct – Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea. Thurles, to the south of the District is 5 km (3 miles) from the M8 (Cork–Dublin) motorway. Roscrea is beside the M7 (Limerick–Dublin) motorway to the north of the County and Templemore is equidistant to both the M7 and M8 motorways – providing a 1-hour catchment population of 803,726.
The historic town of Thurles, deep in the heart of County Tipperary, is a thriving commercial and business centre. Thurles is a fantastic place in which to live and work, nestling in the Suir river valley, bounded by the Silvermines Mountains and the rolling Slievedaragh Hills. The mild climate and the waters of the River Suir have combined to produce some of the finest agricultural land in the world in this District.
While a central location in Ireland offers many advantages to business, it is equally attractive to anyone seeking a lifestyle where city-type congestion is non-existent, housing is affordable and the way of life is attractive to business people of all ages and stages in life.
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Links to cities (time) Dublin (100 mins), Limerick (70 mins), Cork (1 hour), Galway (130 mins), Waterford (80 mins), Belfast (190 mins)
Roscrea Motorways
Nenagh M8 Dublin–Cork route from Thurles (10 mins) M7 Dublin–Limerick route from Roscrea (5 mins ) Templemore/Thurles District Airports Cork (1 hour), Dublin (1.5 hours), Shannon (1.5 hours) Thurles Sea Ports Rosslare (2.5 hours), Cork (1.5 hours), Foynes (2.5 hours)
Cashel Rail Links Tipperary Intercity links to Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway Roscrea Cahir through Thurles and Templemore Clonmel Carrick-on-Suir Broadband MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for fibre broadband
Water 40,000 pe (population equivalent) wastewater processing
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Borrisoleigh
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www.tipperary.ie Available Industrial Sites Tipperary Technology Park, Thurles Roscrea Business and Innovation Park
Occupying a central location in Ireland with easy access to motorways, airports, and ports, the Templemore-Thurles Municipal District offers highly competitive rental rates, state-of-the-art business campuses, greenfield sites and a diverse range of property solutions to meet the needs of new or expanding firms.
Roscrea Business and Innovation Park is “one of the foremost sites available in Ireland for foreign direct investment“ according to IDA Ireland. A 26-acres fully serviced park offering potential for some 225,000 sq. ft.
(20,900 sq. m.) of manufacturing, service and office space Landbanks Greenfield opportunities Existing property solutions Commercial office space adjacent to the M7 motorway. Roscrea 76 acres. (36.2 hectares) 300,000 sq. ft. Tipperary Technology Park Lisheen Mine Site at Moyne, Thurles is a large scale 26 acres fully serviced industrial site spanning 1,125 acres strategically located (10.52 hectares)
on the M8 motorway with its own electrical sub-station, Lisheen water supply/treatment plant, industrial buildings, 1,125 acres (455 hectares ) facilities, office block and car parks.
Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre on the Limerick Institute of Technology Campus is a 10,000 sq. ft. Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre Templemore community enterprise centre offering a mix of office, training and meeting room facilities backed by business supports to meet the needs of the knowledge sector.
Tipperary Technology Park, a local centre of business innovation and excellence, is already home to many domestic and multinational companies.
Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea towns collectively offer large scale industrial sites and more than 300,000 sq. ft. of buildings ripe for development and/or modification. TEMPLEMORE-THURLES DISTRICT
Value for money Roscrea Town Thurles Town
Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea offer affordable residential and commercial property with exceptional infrastructure and support services. Thurles and Roscrea are ideally located, excellent for those looking to achieve a perfect balance of work and lifestyle.
Tipperary County Council’s development contribution scheme allows for the provision of a reduction for industrial building or light industrial building (including for non-retail warehousing, processing and manufacturing). Templemore Town
Average rent is 37% more affordable than in Dublin
3 bedroom semi in Templemore-Thurles Residential Prices Industrial/Commercial Purchase Prices (indicative only) €700/month
Cork Dublin House Monthly Purchase purchase purchase Thurles Waterford Limerick Cork Dublin type rental price price price
€700 per €30 €47 €52 €64 €80 3 bed semi €140K €206,000 €344,800 4 bedroom detached in month per sq. ft. per sq. ft. per sq. ft. per sq. ft. per sq. ft. Templemore-Thurles €775/month 4 bed €775 per €210K €358,000 €552,080 detached month Working population FDI/indigenous and specialist, unique employers within Templemore-Thurles District
The working population within an hour of Thurles is 484,209
The District is particularly strong in agriculture and food processing (with Rosderra Meat Processors in Roscrea and Dew Valley Foods in Thurles) and boasts rich farmland supplying Centenary Co-op, Glanbia and Arrabawn whose processing capacity is all within a 30-minute journey from the District. Major employers in this Municipal District operate primarily in the food/drink, agricultural sector and include e.g. FRS Consulting, Herdwatch, Cooleeney Cheese, Stapletons Bakery and Dovea Genetics in addition to other large scale firms such as Duggan Brothers, Premier Green Energy, Taylor Made, Tipperary Glass, etc. Templemore/Thurles District
803,726 Population within a 60-minute catchment area of Thurles
484,209 Working population within a 60-minute catchment area of Thurles TEMPLEMORE-THURLES DISTRICT
Skill Access to 160,000 students
Thurles has access to 160,000 third-level students, 67,700 of whom specialise in pharmaceutical and molecular biotechnology research, applied materials, creative multimedia and much more.
The District is central to all third and fourth level institutions in Munster; Limerick Institute of Technology, Tipperary Campus in Clonmel and Thurles. Shannon ABC (Applied Biotechnology Centre) Waterford Institute of Technology PMBRC (Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre) and SEAM (South East Applied Materials) University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology also have a number of industry research centres / institutes such as Tyndall National Institute, APC, Nimbus (CIT), while the University of Limerick houses the Kemmy Business School, and LERO centre (software development)
There are over 11,000 learners engaged in further education and training; The Tipperary Education and Training Board operate programmes at levels 4-5 in the towns of Thurles, Roscrea and Templemore Over 400 apprentices via 250 employees in the county. All ETB courses at levels 4-6 incorporate work placement with employers
The Garda Training College in Templemore – the national College Athlone Institute Carlow Institute Limerick Waterford Cork Institute of University University of Total centre for police training, development and education of Technology of Technology Institute of Institute of Technology College Cork Limerick Technology Technology within the Irish State No. of full-time 5,700 4,000 6,000 10,000 12,000 18,000 12,000 67,700 students Lifestyle Amenities and recreation
The Templemore-Thurles District is steeped in heritage, The District offers a full range of modern facilities, leisure culture and sport. Quality housing, schooling and shopping options, hotels and restaurants: combine with the area’s great natural and cultural treasures Semple Stadium – the second largest Gaelic Athletic to create a unique blend. With cities such as Dublin, Limerick Association stadium in Ireland and Cork almost equidistant, city life can be easily sampled. Lár na Páirce, a museum devoted to the Gaelic Athletic Strong market town traditions are still evident in this District, Association providing visitors much to do and experience. The Source Regional Arts Centre & Library featuring live music, The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) was founded in Thurles theatre, comedy, dance, ballet and children's theatre in 1884 and now boasts more than 500,000 members Greyhound stadium worldwide. Templemore Town Park is considered one of Holycross Abbey Ireland’s finest parks, boasting extensive park woodland with Forest and hillside paths and mountain treks an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna. The park features Championship golf courses numerous walking trails and a creative fairy trail, large eco- Horse racing track lake, 18 hole pitch and putt course, advanced all weather Playgrounds, leisure centres and playing fields athletic track, children's playground and hurling/football Damer House and Roscrea Castle facilities. Templemore Town Park boasting trails, athletic track, pitch & putt and lake Roscrea prides itself on being one of Ireland's finest heritage Equestrian centres and pony trekking towns with Roscrea Castle and Damer House standing tall Fishing, boating and hill walking within its midst. This magnificent stone castle is a treasure Modern town parks with playgrounds and exercise areas worth exploring. The District boasts countryside of immense Wide range of retail options, boutiques and shopping centres beauty, spectacular scenery and rich heritage, and wonderful 45-minute drive to international brands outlet natural amenities on land and water for active pursuits, making Numerous artisan cafés and award-winning restaurants a healthy lifestyle easily attainable. Indoor wellness and leisure complexes Farmers markets, festivals and craft fairs
43 primary schools, Hotels & Conference Horse & Jockey, Anner Hotel, Hayes Hotel, 11 secondary schools, Centres Racket Hall, Templemore Arms pre-schools, Montessori, Guesthouses Award-winning facilities in three towns crèches and playschools. Self catering Numerous TEMPLEMORE-THURLES DISTRICT
Thank you Find out more about how we can help you and your organisation relocate to and expand within Tipperary.
Tipperary County Council Civic Offices Templemore-Thurles
Contact: Director of Economic Development
t +353 761 06 5000 e [email protected]
www.tipperary.ie